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   robust

   /rə(ʊ)ˈbʌst/

   adjective

   • 1. strong and healthy; vigorous: "the Caplan family are a robust lot" Similar strongvigoroussturdytoughpowerfulpowerfully builtsolidly builtas strong as a horse/oxmuscularsinewyruggedhardystrappingbrawnyburlyhuskyhealthyfitfighting fitas fit as a fiddle/fleabursting with healthhale and heartyhaleheartylustyin fine fettlein good healthin good shapein trimin good trimaerobicizedable-bodiedin rude healthinformal:beefyhunkybuffjackeddated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkOpposite weakfrail
   • ▪ (of an object) sturdy in construction: "a robust metal cabinet" Similar durableresilienttoughhard-wearinglong-lastingwell madesturdystrongstrongly madeOpposite fragile
   • ▪ (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions: "the country's political system has continued to be robust in spite of its economic problems"
   • ▪ uncompromising and forceful: "he took quite a robust view of my case"
   • 2. (of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell: "a robust mixture of fish, onions, capers and tomatoes" Similar strongfull-bodiedflavourfulfull-flavouredflavoursomefull of flavourrichrare:sapidOpposite insipidtasteless

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin robustus ‘firm and hard’, from robus, earlier form of robur ‘oak, strength’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROBUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Robust means strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts.

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   Learn the meaning of robust, an adjective that implies strength, vigor, health, or capability. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles for robust.

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   robust. /roʊˈbʌst/ /rəʊˈbʌst/ IPA guide. Other forms: robuster. Use robust to describe a person or thing that is healthy and strong, or strongly built. This adjective also commonly describes food or drink: a robust wine has a rich, strong flavor.

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   rough, rude, or boisterous: robust drinkers and dancers. Synonyms: rambunctious, coarse. rich and full-bodied: the robust flavor of freshly brewed coffee. strong and effective in all or most situations and conditions: The system requires robust passwords that contain at least one number or symbol.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrobust adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Robust means strong and healthy, or able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with pictures, pronunciation and synonyms.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROBUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Robust views or opinions are strongly held and forcefully expressed. A British Foreign Office minister has made a robust defence of the agreement. He has the keen eye and robust approach needed.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishROBUST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Robust means strong and healthy, or pliant and resilient. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages, with examples and synonyms.